Weather & Climate in Gail, TX

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Gail enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 19.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 2,624 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	63.8°F
	18% above US avg
January Average	45°F (7°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,624 ft (800 m)
Area	2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²)
Population Density	161/sq mi
Coordinates	32.7673°N, 101.4558°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Borden County County
Nearest Airport	Lubbock Preston Smith International (LBB) 65 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.5"

49% below US avg

Snowfall 1.3"

Wettest Month (Sep) 3.19"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.67"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	5.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	60.6 / 100
Community Resilience	5.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Very Low
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Relatively High
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

471 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.

Jul 26, 2024	17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M5.1	75 km	3 km
Sep 17, 2024	2024 North of Tarzan, Texas Earthquake	M5.1	69 km	6 km
Jul 23, 2024	17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.9	75 km	3 km
Feb 28, 2025	26 km SW of Ackerly, Texas	M4.8	62 km	7 km
Feb 16, 2023	15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.7	75 km	8 km
Jul 27, 2024	13 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.5	71 km	3 km
Jul 23, 2024	16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.4	73 km	3 km
Apr 10, 2024	21 km N of Stanton, Texas	M4.4	60 km	5 km
Sep 11, 2011	20 km NE of Snyder, Texas	M4.3	65 km	5 km
Jul 25, 2024	16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.0	72 km	3 km
Jun 6, 2022	18 km SE of Ackerly, Texas	M3.9	42 km	7 km
Sep 22, 2023	8 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.9	72 km	7 km
Aug 15, 2024	28 km SW of Garden City, Texas	M3.8	122 km	8 km
Mar 13, 2011	32 km WNW of Rotan, Texas	M3.8	69 km	5 km
Jul 30, 2024	15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.8	76 km	8 km
Mar 5, 2024	37 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas	M3.8	72 km	6 km
Aug 17, 2022	17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.8	74 km	6 km
Jul 20, 2025	14 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.7	74 km	6 km
Jul 10, 2025	33 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas	M3.7	68 km	8 km
Apr 10, 2023	20 km NW of Stanton, Texas	M3.7	72 km	6 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

531 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 27 fatalities, 532 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 11, 1970	EF5	96 km	8.4 mi	26
Apr 21, 1957	EF4	76 km	15.5 mi	0
May 22, 2016	EF3	60 km	4.0 mi	0
May 22, 2016	EF3	94 km	3.7 mi	0
May 12, 2005	EF3	91 km	6.0 mi	0
Jun 6, 1989	EF3	95 km	30.0 mi	0
May 24, 1968	EF3	82 km	4.1 mi	0
May 24, 1968	EF3	72 km	2.7 mi	0
May 24, 1968	EF3	66 km	2.0 mi	0
May 24, 1957	EF3	63 km	1.5 mi	0
May 24, 1957	EF3	54 km	37.3 mi	0
May 1, 2022	EF2	66 km	0.4 mi	0
May 17, 2021	EF2	84 km	11.4 mi	0
May 5, 2019	EF2	67 km	17.2 mi	0
May 22, 2016	EF2	97 km	1.9 mi	0
May 22, 2016	EF2	81 km	3.1 mi	0
Nov 16, 2015	EF2	94 km	5.6 mi	0
May 26, 2014	EF2	55 km	1.0 mi	0
Apr 16, 2009	EF2	53 km	11.3 mi	0
May 5, 2006	EF2	65 km	6.1 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: COOPER MOUNTAIN RANCH (157,855 acres, 2011).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2011	COOPER MOUNTAIN RANCH	157,855	78 km
2011	TOM	64,786	89 km
2011	KILLOUGH	35,447	72 km
2011	611 GAS PLANT	14,430	84 km
2011	MITCHELL COUNTY COMPLEX	11,350	65 km
2008	BORDEN COUNTY COMPLEX	11,276	13 km
2008	UNNAMED	10,804	62 km
2011	UNNAMED	8,308	50 km
2008	CHEVRON	7,735	96 km
2008	UNNAMED	6,835	68 km
2011	CLAY	6,770	69 km
2011	SHEPERDS COMPLEX	6,496	46 km
2008	NORTH	6,109	88 km
2008	MESQUITE GROVE	5,850	84 km
2008	SNYDER COMPLEX	5,796	49 km
2008	UNNAMED	5,345	39 km
2011	FULLER	5,187	42 km
2011	BOYKEN	4,866	62 km
2020	SLADE	4,720	95 km
1998	UNNAMED	4,587	69 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	45°F (7°C)	0.7 in	Driest
February	47°F (8°C)	0.7 in
March	55°F (13°C)	0.8 in
April	63°F (17°C)	1.2 in
May	72°F (22°C)	2.8 in
June	79°F (26°C)	2.6 in
July	82°F (28°C)	2.2 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	2.4 in
September	74°F (23°C)	3.2 in	Wettest
October	65°F (18°C)	1.8 in
November	52°F (11°C)	0.8 in
December	45°F (7°C)	0.7 in	Coldest

Gail has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 45°F in December to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (0.7").

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